Valeria Barber Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Valeria Barber of Defiance, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 10, 2026 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valeria Barber to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John W. and Mary C. Wagner (Willitzer); her husband James H. Barber; her grandson Andrew Van Cleef; and her siblings, Carl, Paul, Bernard, Justin, John, Raymond, James, Walter Wagner, Irene Baker, Rosemary Eisel, Martha Konecny, Mary Gillen and Joann Keil.
She is survived by: her children, William J. Barber (Pamela), Louise A. Van Cleef (Gary), David J. Barber (Deirdre), Jeffrey C. Barber (Jane) and Jennifer M. Cira (Greg); her grandchildren, Karen A. Renner (John), Alan P. Barber (Erin), Bradford W. Barber (Melinda), Ian H. Van Cleef, Peter J. Barber (Karen), Meredith J. Mickey (Andrew), Margaret R. Smith (Jeremy), Megan V. Barber (Grant Phillips), Maureen G. Killion (Nick), Samantha M., Sydney A., Spencer G. and Sophia C. Cira; her great grandchildren, Logan, Mason Renner, Kayleigh, Josephine Barber, Henry, Claire Barber, Faith, Joy Barber, Eleanor, Evelyn, William Mickey, Morgan and Lauren; her sister Marcy Froelich; and her siblings-in-law, Vivian Wagner, Georgiana Wagner and Chuck Konecny.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. John's Catholic Church.
